Baked Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Juicy chicken thighs baked with a crispy Parmesan and herb crust, infused with garlic and fragrant rosemary. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, grated Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 Italian cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh rosemary
3, minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
Step 2: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh rosemary, and 3 minced garlic cloves.
Step 3: Brush each chicken thigh with 2 tbsp olive oil, then season all over with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 4: Press the Parmesan and breadcrumb mixture firmly onto the skin side of each chicken thigh to form a crust.
Step 5: Place chicken thighs skin side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Step 6: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.